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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/09/83Tape 82 Unapproved #1461 Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~ovember 9, 19s3 ~~ The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, ~sh~ngton was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, November 9, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Also present were Councilmen E. L. SturdiVant, Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian and Russell Johnson, Mayor Mottie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by E. L. Sturdivant. A. Anderson stated item 9D was removed from the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of November 2, 1983. AB83-582 Correction on page 3 under Mr. Sturdivant's report to read "Chief Kitsap Lions Club". Motion by E. Sturdivant and C. Pachek to approve the minutes as corrected, carried unanimously. #1512 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AB83-583 Claims for damages were submitted from Mildred McAdams, Melvin Ha~ and Lynda Hamid. All claims have been sent to appropriate departments and insurance co. #1524 WARRANT REGISTER AB83-584 Warrants audited and certified by Darlane Harmann as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Marion by P. Drouin and R. Johnson as of this date, the Council does approve for payment warrants 13408 through 13699 inclusive in amount of $194,587.19 and warrant 13404 in amount of $365.70, carried unanimously. #1547 MAYOR'S REPORT The Clerk read the Mayor's proclamation proclaiming Thursday, November 17th as Bremerton's day of the Great American Smokeout. Dr. Tom Halloran of the Naval Regional Medical Center was present to accept the proclamation, and dis- cuss the hazards of smoking, and distributed Adopt a Smoker adoption papers. Mayor Dawkins read a card from a Japanese exchange student. In answer to an inquiry, Mayor Daw~/ns briefly discussed a new position of Director of Community Development. A memo will be distributed regarding this subject. The Mayor discussed painting of four handicap parking areas in the dox~ntown area. Mr. Drouin felt the City should set an example, and have a handicap parking spot at all city buildings. #1766 ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Broughton discussed the presentation at next week's meeting by the down- town redevelopment proJ act team. Copies will be available to Council members on Monday. There will be a press conference at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 16th prior to the presentation that evening. Mr. Broughton discussed upcoming meeting with Eugene Oregon's City Manager and Mayor regarding central business district parking and will report next week. #1939 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Barbara Barnes, 3208 Wright Ave., discussed objections to construction and septic tank installation at 3212 Wright Ave., and submitted a petition signed by 15 Wright Ave. residents opposing further development of the property. Discussion followed regarding several areas within the city limits that allow septic tanks due to the moratorium. It.was stated Council should not s t in Judgement but rather turn this matter over to the administration for investiga- tion. Mr. Anderson instructed the Mayor to investigate and report back next week, A. Anderson stated the property owner is Ed Sortano of Silverdale. Wally Miller, Port Orchard resident, commended Council on their decision to acquire a knowledgeable Planning Director. Don Serry discussed the appropriation of Jobs Bill monies for a sidewalk on Adele, and questioned when this will take place. Mayor Dawkins discussed completion of engineering portion, and stated the sidewalk will be constructed when funds are received. #2579 #3045 Tape 83 #0078 #1096 #1351 City CouncilMeeting Minutes November 9, 1983 Page Two ORD. 3877 - CONTRIBUTING TO DEPENDENCY/DELINQUENCY OF MINOR AB83-576 Mr. Broughton stated he checked with Seattle regarding run away minors, and they felt this could apply to the parents, however, they have not experienced any problems. Mr. Amo inquired into a mtnor's defence without this ordinance. Mr. Broughton discussed removal of a minor from a home, but without this ordinance, parents could not be prosecuted. Mr. Broughton related an instance where a child was locked in a closet all day while the parents were at work, and another instance where a 12 yr. old was placed outdoor8 all night without clothing as a means of punishment. Mr. Amo expressed concern of minors making accusations that law officers listen to. Mr. Broughton discussed investigation by qualified persons who can give testimony as expert witnesses. Mr. Sturdivant discussed reversing his opinion following information received of cases handled in Seattle. Motion by R. Mosely and P. Drouin to pass on second reading AN ORDINANCE establishing the offenses of Contributing to the Dependency of a Minor and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor; relevant definitions of terms; and defining penalties for violation of this ordinance, carried unanimously. RES. 1994 - SET DATE FOR TAXICAB HEARING (YOUNG) AB83-585 Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to adopt A RESOLUTION setting date of November 30, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. for public hearing on application for taxicab license and providing for publishing of notice thereof. Discussion followed regarding requirement of the ordinance to hold a public hearing for a taxicab company to add additional vehicles, and amending the ordinance to eliminate this requirement. Question called, carried unanimously. Mr. Amo suggested placing this ordinance on the agenda. VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU 1984 PROPOSAL AB83-586 Mary Lou Cameron, Acting Director of the Bureau, discussed achievements since the Bureau's inception in 1981. Ms Comeron discussed several magazines and newspapers that have given coverage to the Bramerton/Kitsap Peninsula area regarding tourist attractions, and trade shows in which the Bureau has par- ticipated. Ms Cameron discussed efforts of Bureau volunteers. She discussed convention services, and stated the annual Washington State Square Dance Con- vention will be held here in June, 1984 and Eagles Bowling Tournament will be held here for 6 week ends starting in March, 1984. Ms Cameron discussed 100% of hotel/motel tax in some areas for support of the VCB activities. In answer to an inquiry, Ms Cameron stated there are three paid employees of the Bureau. R. Mosely requested more extensive breakdown of expenses. Speaking in support of the Visitor and Con~ention Bureau were: Ralph Long, Deputy Director of the Bremertion Area Chamber of Commerce; Arne Norem, Executive Director of the Visitor and Convention Bureau; Ian Russ and Don Serry, volunteers with the Bureau. Mayor Dawkins reported Bremerton received $35,000 from hotel/motel tax and Kitsap County has received $13,000 for the last quarter. Recess 6:55 until 7:10 p.m. OBTAIN LEASE SPACE FOR GAMBLING INVESTIGATIVE UNIT AB83-587 Chief Christensen discussed the inadequate office space the Gambling Investi- gative Unit is now occupying and the need to move to larger quarters. He requested approXal to lease space at 247 4th St., fourth floor for $300 per month. He stated the Police Department is prepared to deal with security problems of the leased space. S. Homing discussed the 1983/1984 budget and J. Adrian discussed revenues from various gambling devices. Motion by R. Mosely and C. Pachek to approve leasing of office space at 247 Fourth St., fourth floor, for $300 per month, carried unanimously. INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS ON 4th & 5th STREETS AB83-588 Memo from the City Treasurer was read reflecting surveys indicate the south side of 4th and north side of 5th Streets from Naval to Warren are being used by PSNS workers, and suggests 10/$2 parking meters be installed. The City Treasurer requests further investigation and a public hearing on this proposed change. Jerry Soriano voiced objections to metering residential neighborhoods, and felt if the City goes ahead with metering, it should cover the area from Gregory Way to llth St. It felt residents should not have to pay via meters to park in front' of their homes. B. Amo discussed request of PSNS officials to install all day parking meters, and suggested looking at other areas as~C well. P. Drouin agreed with B. Amo and J. Soriano, but felt both sides of Kiwanis Field should be metered. Motion by J. Adrian and B. Amo to proceed with gathering information and establishing a public ' 'ring date, carried unanimousl' #1778 #1921 Tape 84 #0127 City Council Meeting Minutes November 9, 1983 Page Three CHANGE ORDER #1 TO CONTRACT 2381/CAPITAL HILL BUILDING ROOF REPAIR A383-590 Allan Kane, City Engineer, discussed the original estimate and contigency amount for structural deterioration. Motion by B. Amo and P. Drouin to approve Change Order #1 for roof repair in amount of $1,928. P. Drouin discussed uses of the building in addition to office spac~ for Wastewater Project staff. Question called, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 absention (Anderson). DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN PA/LKING REQUIREMENTS AB83-591 Memo from Planning Committee was read recognizing that off-street parking requirements in the central business district are outdated, and the belief that different areas should have different parking requirements. The memo further recommends this issue be given priority and be returned to the Planning Department and Planning Commission not later than February, 1984, and that the Planning Committee be updated twice monthly. S. Homing briefly discussed history of the prior goverument's review of this issue. Lengthy discussion followed regarding previous action before the Planning Commission and City Commissioners. Planning Committee agreed this issue should be addressed, but felt the Planning Director should be onboard at that time. J. Sofiario discussed study of shortfall of CBD parking made in 1982. Mr. Soriano discussed the deterioration of buildings and need for action prior to February, 1984. B. Amo discussed impact on all businesses by removing downtown parking, snd recommended professional advice on a matter of this importance. A. Anderson felt ~rith a public hearing, other persons will appeer before Council and express their opinions. Planning Committee members discussed information gathered from other cities and advice from the City Attorney to go back through channels. Messrs. Horning and Amo suggested this be placed on the agenda as a regular item regarding consultant and cost. COUNCIL M~34RERS E. L. Sturdivant discussed passage of the Charter Amendments and thanked all persons involved, and a special thanks to the City Clerk, Bremerton Sun, KBRO and the biggest thanks to the voting public. J. Adrian discussed 100% approval of ballot measures, and thanked the voters for their confidence in the Council. B. Amo expressed appreciation of the voters for looking a~ all aspects of each measure. R. Johnson discussed continuing budget hearings and extension. He stated these hearings possibly may go into the thi~dweek. Mr. Johnson discussed a_committee of the Council becoming involved in state legislative action, and discussed list of AWC actions. Mr. Amo expressed hopes to have-a representative from the Mayor's staff on this committee. P. Drouin reported PSNS is progressing with parking solutions. He discussed continued oil storage at 2023 Marine Dr. Mr. Drouin discussed oontinued work on Forest Ridge Park House. Mr. Drouin reported on the November 7th Wastewater Committee meeting. SPECIAL REPORT Mayor Dawkins announced a Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Meeting, Monday, November 14, 1983 in the Council Chambers. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, Council President KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk